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EGG PLANT 



One ounce Egg Plant SeeJ will produce about 5CK.1 plants. 

 CILTLRE-— Egs plant seed should !>e sown verj- early iu hot-beds; the plants being very tender must be protected from frost, but exposed so far as 

 practicable to light and air to harden thera. Egg plant seed will not:germinate freely without a strong uniform heat; if they get the least chilled they sel- 

 Jom recover, therefore repeated sowing is sometimes necessary. 



BLACK BEAUTY 



The earliest and best of all large-fruited Egg Plants. It is valuable alike 

 to the private planter and the extensive grower for market. Black Beauty 

 produces fruits fully as large and ready for use ten days to two weeks earlier 

 than the New York Improved Purple. The plants branch very freely near 

 the ground and grow in well-rounded bushes. The grand large fruits are 

 thick, of most attractive form, as shown in the illustration. The skin is a 

 rich lustrous purplish black — the satin gloss and rich coloring adding greatly 

 to the beauty of these "eggs." The intensely brilliant coloring is uniform 

 over the whole fruit and does not fade or change to a lighter color at the 

 blossom end. The calyx (which attaches the fruit to the steam) is bright 

 green, contrasting finely with the dark satin skin of the fruit, and is entirely 

 free from spines and thorns. The fruits set freely and develop remarkably 

 quick, so that the entire crop can be gathered before there is any danger 

 of frost, while of the New York Improved Purple many fruits do not reach 

 full size before they are destroyed by frost. Truckers generally will be 

 delighted with this grand new "Black Beauty." Packet, loc; i ounce, 30c; 

 l-i lb., 90c: lb.. $v=;o 

 NEW YORK IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE, THORNLESS EGG PLANT 



In shape, color and size this egg plant is perfection. Its rich, glossy dark 

 purple color, its beautiful form and large size make it most attractive for 

 the markets and for shipping. Experienced gardeners discard all other sorts, 

 giving this decided preference. It is earlier than other sorts, and outsells all 

 other varieties. Packets, 5 and loc; ounce, 30c; % lb., $1.00; lb., $4.00. 



EMDIVE 



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ENDIVE is one of the best salads for 

 fall and winteruse. Sow foran early sup- 

 ply about the middle of April. As it is used 

 mostly in the fall months, the main sow- 

 ings are made in June and July. Plant one 

 foot apart each way. When the plant has 

 attained its full size gather up the leaves 

 and tie them by their tips in a conical 

 form. This excludes the light and air 

 from the inner leaves until blanched. 



GREEN .CURLED. Self- 

 Bleaching. The best in cultiva- 

 tion. .Much more beautiful and or- 

 namental than the old sort. Packets. 

 5 and loc; ounce, 150; % lb., 30c; 

 lb., $1.00. 



ESCAROLE. or BROAD- 

 LEAVED ENDIVE. Leaves a pale 

 green: requires very little branch- 

 ing. More productive than green 

 curled. Forms large heads of 

 broad thick leaves. Packet, 5 and 

 loc; ounce, 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., 

 S1.25. 



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New York Large Purple 



H ERBS 



CULTURE. — Select light, rich soil, and lay off in shallow drills one 

 foot apart, along which sprinkle the seed and cover lightly. Lio not let 

 the plants stand closer than two or three inches. 



NEW AMERICAN MARJORAM SWEET. A peren- 

 nial plant, but not hardy enough to endure the winter of 

 the North. The young tender tops are used green for 

 flavoring, or they may be dried for winter use. Sow in 

 drills as early as possible, and thin out the plants to ten 

 inches. Packets, 5 and loc; ounce, 15c. 



SWEET BASIL. A hardy annual from the East Indies. 

 The seed and stem are use for flavoring soups and sauces, 

 having the flavor of cloves. Packets, 5 and loc; ounce, 

 20c; lb., S1.25. 



SAGE. A hardy perennial possessing some medicinal 

 properties, but cultivated principally for use as a condi- 

 ment, it being used more extensively than any other herb 

 for flavoring and dressing. Sow early in the spring (4 to 

 5 pounds to an acre in drills), on very rich ground, culti- 

 vate often and thin the plants to sixteen inches apart. Cut 

 the leaves and tender shoots just as the plant is coming 

 into flower and dry quickly in the shade. The plants will 



K R AUTER 



survive the winter and may be divided. If this is done 

 they will give a second crop superior in quality. Packets, 

 5 and loc; ounce, 15c; lb., $1.25. 



MAMMOTH DILL. Our Mammoth Dill grows much 

 larger than the old sorts, and is in every way superior and 

 preferable. Packets, 5 and loc; % lb., 20c; lb., 75c. 



LAVENDER. The leaves of this plant are used for 

 seasoning and the flowers for perfumery. When seed is 

 sown it should be planted when the apple is in bloom. 

 Packets, 5 and loc; ounce, 20c; % lb., soc; lb., $1.50. 



BROAD-LEAF ENGLISH THYME. This herb is per- 

 ennial, and is both a medicinal and culinary plant. The 

 young leaves and tops are used for soups, dressings, and 

 sauce, A tea is made of the leaves, which is a great 

 remedy in nervous headache. Sow as early as the ground 

 will permit. Packets, 5 and loc; ounce, 20c; ^ lb., 75c. 



SUMMER SAVORY. A hardy annual, the dried stems, 

 leaves and flowers of which are extensively used for flavor- 

 ing, particularly in dressings and soups. Culture the same 

 as that of sweet marjoram. Packets, s and loc; ounce, 

 15c; lb., $1.00. 



